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| Title | : | Fever Crumb (Fever Crumb Series #1) |
| Author | : | Philip Reeve |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 326 pages |
| Published | : | May 5th 2009 by Scholastic (first published May 4th 2009) |
| Categories | : | Science Fiction. Steampunk. Young Adult. Fantasy. Fiction. Dystopia |
Philip Reeve
Hardcover | Pages: 326 pages Rating: 3.7 | 8012 Users | 922 Reviews
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Fever Crumb is a girl who has been adopted and raised by Dr. Crumb, a member of the order of Engineers, where she serves as apprentice. In a time and place where women are not seen as reasonable creatures, Fever is an anomaly, the only female to serve in the order.Soon though, she must say goodbye to Dr. Crumb - nearly the only person she's ever known - to assist archeologist Kit Solent on a top-secret project. As her work begins, Fever is plagued by memories that are not her own and Kit seems to have a particular interest in finding out what they are. Fever has also been singled out by city-dwellers who declare her part Scriven.
The Scriveners, not human, ruled the city some years ago but were hunted down and killed in a victorious uprising by the people. If there are any remaining Scriven, they are to be eliminated.
All Fever knows is what she's been told: that she is an orphan. Is Fever a Scriven? Whose memories does she hold? Is the mystery of Fever, adopted daughter of Dr. Crumb, the key to the secret that lies at the heart of London?
Haunting, arresting, and astonishingly original, Fever Crumb will delight and surprise readers at every fast-paced, breathless turn.
Present Books As Fever Crumb (Fever Crumb Series #1)
| Original Title: | Fever Crumb |
| ISBN: | 0545207193 (ISBN13: 9780545207195) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Fever Crumb |
| Series: | #1 |
| Literary Awards: | Carnegie Medal Nominee (2010) |
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Ratings: 3.7 From 8012 Users | 922 ReviewsEvaluation Out Of Books Fever Crumb (Fever Crumb Series #1)
Lately a lot of people have been lamenting the state of young adult novels. The heroine is too stupid, the parents are absent, the boyfriend or love interest wants to kill the heroine. None of that nonsense is prevalent in this book. Instead, we are treated to an original story about a very special girl in a very imaginative world.Fever Crumb is the story of a girl named Fever. Fever was found by Dr. Crumb when she was an infant. He brought her to his home and into the Order of Engineers. FeverBland. Boring. Sub Par. Waste of my time. Confusing at times. Weak. Just not worth a read in any way. I picked it up thinking that I love Phillip Reeve's other series, Larklight, and so I might enjoy this one. Not at all. In no way.
Finally! A well written, unique young adult novel that doesn't fall hazard to predictable boy/girl romance or silly unbelievable plot twists. Instead we get a unique universe set in a future London (the first book of the Fever Crumb trilogy is a prequel to another series which I'm looking forward to reading as well), an engaging plot, interesting family dynamics and a teenage female protagonist that I actually like. Also, Noodle Poodle.Looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
Honestly, its more like a 2.5 stars. Its not badly written but it is not my thing. This is my second book by Reeve, who is considered a steampunk master, but I didnt really like either of them that much and I do see things repeating in his stories (very depressing far-future dystopias and cities that walk around under their own power).Fever, however, is an interesting character which is why I even finished the book. Fever Crumb it the titular character, a fourteen year old girl who was a
This book was well written, with an interesting fictional world. I couldn't get into the main character though. She'd been trained to be emotionless, and it's hard to like someone who is that way. I could have overlooked it, perhaps, but I really began to dislike her when she told Kit's children than he was dead. She bluntly told them, and then when they asked if he had gone on to the next life, she told them that there was no such place. Training or no, it's something only a heartless person
Very exciting and interesting. Reading about Fever's experiences made me want to know exactly how the Scriveners look. It's a beautiful beginning to this world.
If I had a Steam Punk shelf this would go on it without question. The thing is I have never really found a Steam Punk novel I "really" like. This one is no different. I'm given to understand this is a prequel. I don't plan to read the books it sets up.We're traveling well trodden ground here. Mockery of our own technological society is front and center. Twisted and partial memories lead to to some odd beliefs and assumptions. We are also again dealing with a minority vs. a majority persecution
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